- The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Portland, Maine, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Sports Facilities/Fields, Breweries, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
- From Casco Bay to Commercial Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like South Portland, Brunswick, Scarborough and Kennebunkport.
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With a rich history dating back to the first pilgrim's houses from the beginning of the 17th century, the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site also has, besides the historic buildings, picnic sites, docking facilities and plenty of trails.
40.1 Miles
Maine Kayak offers its clients the opportunity of learning how to paddle. Besides that, it also offers lake tour and sea kayaking tours.
40.4 Miles
Pemaquid Craft Co-op is a specialty shop that fits any type of budget. They have original, hand-crafted and authentic souvenirs such like pottery, linens, and jewelry made by their locals
40.5 Miles
Home to 19th century American writer Sarah Orne Jewett, a short story writer best known for 'The White Heron,' the Sarah Orne Jewett House is a well-preserved piece of literary history. It offers guided tours of the house and gardens.
40.7 Miles
Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve has a beautiful ocean view and a stone beach. There is a hiking trail across the road from the ocean.Kids will love the starfishes and other sea creatures they will be stumbling upon here.
41.6 Miles
A memorial park, the Vaughan Woods State Park is a 250 acre park bequeathed to the state of Maine by Elizabeth Vaughn. Visitors can go on a guided tour of the historic home in the area or go hiking.
41.7 Miles
Situated along Salmon Falls River, Vaughn Woods State Park is a forested area located on 250 acres. The park provides picnic areas and over 3 miles of trails suitable for hiking along the river and in the woods.
41.8 Miles
A 1785 Georgian mansion, the Hamilton House was built strategically upon a bluff that overlooks the Salmon Falls River. It was a great location for owner Johnathan Hamilton, a shipping magnate to oversee his business from above. Get to check out the well-manicured gardens too.
43.9 Miles
Bowling at Dover Bowl Family Fun Center offers regular bowling and sides up bowling for no gutter balls. The center also offers Rock N' Bowl with the lights down while rock music plays, game room, laser tag and bumper cars.
43.9 Miles
As the studio of a local watercolor artist, Jan Kilburn Watercolors offers watercolor classes to visitors wishing to learn her painting style. Most of her artwork is ocean themed, with subjects such as lighthouses, ports, and sailboats.